Stuart, MelOverview
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Mel Stuart
Most widely held works by
Mel Stuart
Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory
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34 editions published between 1971 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,600 libraries worldwide Join Charlie Bucket, his grandfather, and four lucky contest winners on a tour through the factory of the mysterious candy mogul Willy Wonka.
Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory
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8 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 1,351 libraries worldwide Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka has a contest and hides five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. All five ticket winners get a free tour of the mysterious Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of Wonka candy. Four of the children are nasty brats who are punished by Willie Wonka with various diabolical, but funny, methods. Only Charlie, a likeable child, wins the heart of the manufacturer.
China: the roots of madness; a documentary
by Theodore H White
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6 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in English and held by 778 libraries worldwide
The Hobart Shakespeareans
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 674 libraries worldwide One year. One class. One play. The Latino-and Asian-American children crowding Los Angeles' sprawling Hobart Boulevard Elementary face daunting odds: low-income households, under-funded, overcrowded school, and a neighborhood known for crime, not opportunity. Teacher Rafe Esquith expects the best from these kids, leading his fifth-graders through a rigorous core curriculum of English, mathematics, geography, and literature. The pinnacle of each year is the performance of a full-length, unabridged play by Shakespeare. Esquith's motto is "Be nice, work hard. There are no shortcuts" and the Hobart Shakespeareans prove that any kid can succeed, and go on the live the American dream.
Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory
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4 editions published between 1971 and 2010 in English and German and held by 469 libraries worldwide Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka has a contest and hides five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. All five ticket winners get a free tour of the mysterious Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of Wonka candy. Four of the children are nasty brats who are punished by Willie Wonka with various diabolical, but funny, methods. Only Charlie, a likeable child, wins the heart of the manufacturer.
Man Ray prophet of the avant-garde
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9 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 435 libraries worldwide "Man Ray is the quintessential modernist figure: photographer, painter, object maker and collagist, filmmaker and printmaker, poet, essayist and philosopher. Born Emanuel Radnitsky in 1890, he went on to become the leader of the "American avant-garde" and the most enigmatic of the Dada-Surrealists who transformed the Paris art world during the ferment of the 1920's and beyond. This profile follows the creative genius from his youth in Brooklyn to his glory days in Paris and, finally, to his impact on future generations of artist in a variety of fields"--Container.
Wattstax
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7 editions published between 1973 and 2004 in English and German and held by 390 libraries worldwide On Aug. 20, 1972, more than 100,000 people attended a concert that came to be known as 'the Black Woodstock.' Staged in Los Angeles, Calif., it was in part a response to Watts Riot of 1965. Wattstax documents this historic event and includes the once-lost original ending.
Pure imagination : the making of Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory
by Mel Stuart
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 330 libraries worldwide
The exiles
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 329 libraries worldwide "The Exiles" of the title are displaced Native Americans, living in late 1950s Los Angeles on Bunker Hill, a depressed area connected to the rest of the city by the Angels Flight trolley. The Indians were already exiles, from the moment they lost their ancestral lands and were confined to reservations. Starting on Friday afternoon and closing Saturday morning, the film follows pregnant Yvonne, her husband Homer, and their Mexican acquaintance Tommy Reynolds. Yvonne cooks dinner, Homer and Tommy drop her off at an "all-nite" movie and go to a bar, where they join a group on a joyride out to a hill--Hill X--and drunkenly greet the morning with tribal songs and dancing, while Yvonne sleeps in her neighbor's bed. A beautifully photographed slice of down-and-almost-out life, this is a portrait of women and men who are depressed over their diaspora, poverty, loneliness, alienation, lack of education and opportunity, and trying to escape the grip of a durable Los Angeles nightmare.
If it's Tuesday, this must be Belgium
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5 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 231 libraries worldwide Funny study of Americans abroad on a quickie tour.
Four days in November
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6 editions published between 1964 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 209 libraries worldwide Put together from more than 8,000,000 feet of film, stills, snapshots and tapes, this film provides a brilliant story of the time surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy.
Puppies
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 154 libraries worldwide Gives facts about each breed, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, that you need to now before you buy a puppy.
The making of the president. The 1960s
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 76 libraries worldwide Gain an in-depth look at the tumultuous presidential campaigns of 1960, 1964, and 1968. Includes bonus films A Thousand Days: A Tribute to John F. Kennedy and The March of Time: Seven Days in the Life of the President; a viewer's guide; biographies; and more.
The poet's view [intimate film profiles of five major American poets : John Ashbery, Louise Glück, Anthony Hecht, Kay Ryan, W.S. Merwin
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide Intimate portraits of five influential contemporary poets, interviewed in their homes and filmed at public readings. Through these poets' own words the audience is given a glimpse into the creative process and a fascinating look at how acclaimed poets practice their art.
Bill
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3 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide These two heartwarming movies tell the story of Bill, an innocent, generous, mentally handicapped man, as he learns the ways of New York City and becomes independent.
Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory Willy Wonka y la fabrica de chocolate
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2 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in Spanish and held by 60 libraries worldwide Join Charlie Bucket, his grandfather, and four lucky contest winners on a tour through the factory of the mysterious candy mogul Willy Wonka.
The artists. Disc 4, Man Ray prophet of the avant-garde
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide "Man Ray is the quintessential modernist figure: photographer, painter, object maker and collagist, filmmaker and printmaker, poet, essayist and philosopher. Born Emanuel Radnitsky in 1890, he went on to become the leader of the "American avant-garde" and the most enigmatic of the Dada-Surrealists who transformed the Paris art world during the ferment of the 1920's and beyond. This profile follows the creative genius from his youth in Brooklyn to his glory days in Paris and, finally, to his impact on future generations of artist in a variety of fields"--Container. Also includes a never-before-seen interview with Man Ray in which he reminisces about his life and work.
Running on the sun the Badwater 135
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 47 libraries worldwide "Every July in Death Valley, 40 selected runners from around the globe attempt the world's most grueling ultra-marathon...The Badwater 135." - title screen. Starting in Death Valley in July, the race is a 135-mile ultra-marathon that ends at 8,400 feet, halfway up Mt. Whitney. The reward: a belt buckle for everyone who can complete the course within 60 hours. This film follows 13 racers who compete, winding uphill through oppressive heat, violent windstorms, and grueling terrain, through vomiting, blisters, and disorientation, accompanied by incredibly supportive crew members that help with rehydration, bandages, new shoes, and endless words of encouragement.
Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory
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2 editions published between 1985 and 2001 in Spanish and French and held by 41 libraries worldwide Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka has a contest and hides five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. All five ticket winners get a free tour of the mysterious Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of Wonka candy. Four of the children are nasty brats who are punished by Willie Wonka with various diabolical, but funny, methods. Only Charlie, a likeable child, wins the heart of the manufacturer.
China : the roots of madness : documentary
by Theodore H White
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1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide more
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African American musicians African Americans Anniversaries Artists Arts, Modern Biographical television programs Biography California California--Los Angeles Children's films China Chocolate Chocolate candy Chocolate factories Comedy films Conduct of life Dadaism Dahl, Roald Documentary films Documentary films Documentary television programs Drama Education, Elementary Esquith, Rafe Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired History Humorous stories Juvenile works Male elementary school teachers Man Ray,--1890-1976 Motion pictures Motivation in education Music Musical films Nonfiction films Problem solving Teachers Television programs--for the hearing impaired Theater United States Video recordings Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Watts Riot (Los Angeles, California : 1965) Wonka, Willy (Fictitious character)
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Spanish (11) French (9) German (7) Undetermined (7) No Linguistic content (4) Multiple languages (1) Covers
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